Why Don't You Smell When You're Sleeping?

Why Don't You Smell When You're Sleeping?
Author: Mitchell Symons
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2014-06-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1446479331

Did you know... that a 'zyzzyx' is a type of wasp? that the chances of being injured by a toilet seat at some point in your life are reckoned to be one in 6.500? that the collective noun for giraffes is the very apt a 'tower of giraffes' and that snail races start with the words 'ready, steady, SLOW!' Amaze your mates and fascinate your family with these brilliant facts, and more!

Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food

Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food
Author: Rachel Herz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2017-12-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 039324332X

“In this factual feast, neuroscientist Rachel Herz probes humanity’s fiendishly complex relationship with food.” —Nature How is personality correlated with preference for sweet or bitter foods? What genres of music best enhance the taste of red wine? With clear and compelling explanations of the latest research, Rachel Herz explores these questions and more in this lively book. Why You Eat What You Eat untangles the sensory, psychological, and physiological factors behind our eating habits, pointing us to a happier and healthier way of engaging with our meals.

Harlequin Western Romance January 2018 Box Set

Harlequin Western Romance January 2018 Box Set
Author: Cathy McDavid
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488082243

Romance—the Western way! Harlequin Western Romance brings you a collection of four new heartwarming contemporary romances of everyday women finding love. Available now! This box set includes: THE BULL RIDER’S VALENTINE Mustang Valley by Cathy McDavid When Nate Truett and Ronnie Hartman are thrown together to help with the local rodeo, they are still healing from a tragic past. Yet an old attraction prevails. Will a Valentine’s Day proposal bring them together for good? COWBOY LULLABY The Boones of Texas by Sasha Summers Years ago, cowboy Click Hale broke Tandy Boone’s heart. Now he’s her neighbor and a father to a beautiful daughter. How can Tandy start over with a reminder of everything she lost living right next door? WRANGLING CUPID’S COWBOY Saddle Ridge, Montana by Amanda Renee Rancher and single dad Garrett Slade can’t stop thinking about Delta Grace, the beautiful farrier who works for him. He’s finally ready to take the next step, but he senses she has a secret… THE BULL RIDER’S TWIN TROUBLE Spring Valley, Texas by Ali Olson Bull rider Brock McNeal loves to live on the edge. But when he starts to fall for Cassie Stanford, a widow with twin boys, Brock’s in a whole different kind of danger!

The Hard Edge of Magic

The Hard Edge of Magic
Author: Allan N. Packer
Publisher: Luminant Publications
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2024-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1922636835

Hungry and desperate, Kylen knows what it’s like to be an outcast. Plucked from the streets by a tight-lipped stranger, he begins to dream of a better life. But his rescuer turns out to be a renegade mage. In an instant Kylen finds himself transformed from a person of no account to a dangerous fugitive. But much more than his life might be at stake. Dark forces are stirring, and an ancient evil is poised, ready to be unleashed on an unsuspecting kingdom. Comfortable and arrogant, the kingdom's mages are bent on destroying the one person capable of saving them. On the run with his mentor, Kylen tries to ignore the voices whispering about his destiny. Of what use is a fabled destiny when you’re struggling to survive? Note: The Hard Edge of Magic is book 1 of The Ruptured Kingdom, a multi-part saga. The story will continue in book 2, The Riven Land. If you enjoy epic fantasy with gripping action and relatable characters in a compelling coming of age saga, then try the novels of The Ruptured Kingdom now! The Ruptured Kingdom reading order: - The Hard Edge of Magic (Book One) - The Riven Land (Book Two) - The Weight of Interference (Book Three) - coming in late 2024 Additional reading for The Ruptured Kingdom: The Renegade: A Prequel to The Hard Edge of Magic is a complete story of novelette length that can be read independently of other books in the series. NOTE: it is recommended to be read after The Hard Edge of Magic (Book One). Subscribe to my mailing list at my website for a free copy of the ebook. Print and audiobook editions are available from a wide range of online stores.

Quit Alcohol (for a month)

Quit Alcohol (for a month)
Author: Helen Foster
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2017-08-03
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1473551684

Start the year fresh and sober this dry January and reset your drinking habits in 28 days Tired of hangovers and splitting headaches? Want to save the cash you spend on cocktails? With over 3 million adults taking part in Dry January in 2017, not to mention Dryathlon, Stoptober, or plain old giving up the booze for Lent, more and more people are attempting a ‘dry spell’ every year. But how do you actually give up booze for more than a few days without falling off the wagon? The health benefits are obvious and if it was easy to quit we might all be teetotallers. The truth is, there are a lot of people who have trouble admitting how hard cutting out alcohol is, and definitely need help to ease the transition. It’s not about willpower alone – it’s about changing habits and being ready for the multiple challenges that lie ahead. Quit Alcohol (For a Month) gives you an effective, 360-degree approach to getting the most out of your dry spell, with all the emotional, psychological and practical support you need in a handy, digestible guidebook format.

In the Shadow of the Cross

In the Shadow of the Cross
Author: Charles L. Bailey Jr.
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007-01-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 059584944X

Charles L. Bailey, Jr. and his book "In the Shadow of the Cross" are in the 2015 Sundance Film Festival's movie "Call Me Lucky" about Barry Crimmins by Bobcat Goldthwait . Here is a link to the Festival: http://www.callmeluckymovie.com/ In a matter of seconds, author Charles L. Bailey, Jr.'s, childhood innocence was destroyed. At the tender age of ten, Bailey became a victim of continuous sexual abuse by his family's Roman Catholic priest. In the Shadow of the Cross: The True Account of My Childhood Sexual and Ritual Abuse at the Hands of a Roman Catholic Priest details Bailey's personal journey of recovery. With candid and shocking details, Bailey reveals how his ill-treatment forever destroyed his innocence and robbed him of identity and faith. Bailey also explains how family and friends were impacted by the tragedy, how his development from child to adult was full of pitfalls, and how he struggled with issues of intimacy. But there is also hope in Bailey's story. Through his work with support groups, such as SNAP, (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), individual counseling, and his renewed faith in God, Bailey has confronted his past and has become an advocate for those impacted by clergy sexual abuse. In the Shadow of the Cross shares his compelling true story and serves as a stark reminder of the haunting legacy of abuse in the church. Charles is an award winning author, winning Honorable Mention in the recently announced 2011 London Book Festival

A Prince on the Run

A Prince on the Run
Author: Kristy K. James
Publisher: Kristy K. James
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2013-05-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Someone wants him dead. She just wants a vacation. From the author of the popular Coach's Boys series comes Book 1 in The Casteloria Royals Trilogy Cameron Rafferty is keeping secrets. Dangerous secrets that could endanger the lives of everyone around him. His plan was simple...keep a low profile until the would-be-killer was found. And things were going smoothly, until a small complication changed everything. Soon, he finds himself becoming more involved with the family next door—and wishing for things he shouldn't. Things that will put their lives in jeopardy, too. Spending summers at the chalet was a tradition for author Laura Keane and her young son. Filled with memories of the husband she lost to war, she looked forward to days spent reminiscing, playing, and plotting another novel. She didn't expect this year to be any different— but that was before their handsome neighbor came to her rescue like a knight in shining armor. Will that armor be tarnished when she discovers who he is and why he's hiding out in northern Michigan? If you like your clean and wholesome romance novels served up with a little suspense, mystery, humor, and an interesting mix of supporting characters, you just might love Kristy K. James' modern-day fairytale. Join Cameron and Laura as they discover that while Bois Blanc Island is the perfect place for fun-filled summer days and relaxing evenings, it might be an even better place to fall in love again. As long as the wrong people don't find them first. If you enjoy your romance with a little intrigue, secrets, and even some danger, The Casteloria Royals is a series you can't help but fall in love with. Each story is complete with no cliffhanger endings. And this first in series is FREE! Originally published as Laying Low in Paradise.

Best Seller

Best Seller
Author: Alan Dennington
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2004-12-13
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1420809768

Best Seller is Aaron and Alan Denningtons first collaborative effort. It is a humorous tale of love, life, and friendship that is as touching as it is entertaining. Tex and Don expected a peaceful weekend at the lake until they went to their friend Jays house and accidentally destroyed his moms Barbra Streisand autographed Yentl poster. From there, they drive, gamble, and arm-wrestle their way to a memorabilia auction in Oregon to find one of the only other autographed posters in existence. Meanwhile, the unfortunately named Colon (pronounced Collin) goes the Greyhound route to track down his large love, Helga. You cant put this book down as you root for the characters to find friendship, love, and that darn poster.

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Author: Tyler James
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 478
Release:
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ISBN: 1387047612